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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.28, 888.10 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.28, 888.10 and 227.16 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.28 : 888.10 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.28/888.10 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.28x = 888.10 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.28x = 201,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,740.80/592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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